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Area Comparison
Boston is 6.4x smaller than Delhi
Population Comparison
Boston has 24.7x fewer people than Delhi
Yes — Delhi is 6.4x larger than Boston by area. Delhi spans 1,484 km² (573 mi²) while Boston covers 232 km² (90 mi²) — a difference of 1,252 km². You could fit Boston inside Delhi approximately 6 times.
To put Boston's size in perspective, its area of 232 km² is roughly the same size as Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Delhi at 1,484 km² is roughly the same size as London.
A historic city and academic center in the northeastern US. Known as "Beantown", Boston covers 232 km² with a population of 0.7 million. The city was established in 1630. Boston is known for Harvard & MIT, Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the MBTA (The T).
Boston's subway system (the T) opened in 1897, making it the oldest subway in North America
India's capital territory and a historic city. Nicknamed "Dilli", Delhi has an area of 1,484 km² and is home to 16.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 1500 BC. Visitors come for Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Delhi Metro.
Delhi has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years and served as capital for multiple empires
Looking beyond city limits, the Delhi metropolitan area covers 46,208 km², which is 3.9x larger than greater Boston at 11,700 km². The Delhi metro area is also more populous, with 32.9 million people compared to 4.9 million.
Boston has a population density of 2,931 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Delhi, with 11,314 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Delhi is dramatically more crowded, with 3.9x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Boston in North America versus Delhi in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Boston has a humid continental climate while Delhi experiences humid subtropical conditions. Summers are notably different: Delhi averages 34°C compared to 22°C in Boston. When it's noon in Delhi, it's 1.5:00 AM in Boston — a 10.5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Boston fits inside Delhi ~6 times
Density Gap
Delhi is 3.9x more densely populated
Time Difference
10.5 hours apart
History
Delhi is ~3,130 years older
The straight-line distance from Boston to Delhi is 11,466 km (7,125 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~13h 59m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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